Preparing & Staining Wood Banisters & Railings
Wood banisters and handrails can be the interior show piece of your home. Preparation is the key to a beautiful look.
- Lightly sand the railings and posts to remove rough surfaces.
- Dust and clear away saw dust using a duster or tac cloth.
- Apply an oil base coat of wood sealer and let dry thoroughly.
- Apply an oil base stain and allow to dry 24 hours.
- Apply a coat of lacquer or varnish and allow it to dry thoroughly.
- Fill nail holes with matched color putty. Make sure the putty is matched to the stain. A beautiful stain job can be ruined by little spots of mismatched putty sticking out all over your banister and railing. Apply thin coats and allow to dry.
- Sand lightly and apply second coat of putty on any nail holes that have shrunk as they were drying.
- Sand lightly posts, railings and rough putty holes. Clear away the dust so wood particles won't get in the final clear coat.
If you have questions call us or a quality paint store. It is better to ask questions before than ruin a beautiful wood banister.
